Frederick Albert Meyer
September 23, 1926 ~ April 8, 2001
Resided in:
Boynton Beach, FL
He was born September 23, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Frederick L. and Mary Senger Meyer. His family moved to New Jersey when he was a young boy. He attended Mt. Carmel School in Ridgewood, NJ, and was a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Patterson, NJ, where he was president of his senior class. He attended Fordham University and merchandising college in New York City.
On June 10, 1950, he married the former Marilyn D. Lee in Mt. Carmel Church in Ridgewood, NJ, and the couple had two children. He entered the retail clothing business at B. Altman Department Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City and later joined Mac Hugh, Inc. in Westfield, NJ. Subsequently he owned and operated Mac Huch, Inc., a purveyer of fine clothing for ladies and gentlemen, in Westfield, NJ, from 1954 until the early 1970's where he was active in the Jaycees.
After selling Mac Hughs, he moved to North Carolina where he lived first in Glendale Springs and then in Asheville. While in Asheville he was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital and was active in the WNC AIDS project. In 1991 he moved to Lantana, FL, and for the last several years had lived in the Palm Beach Liesureville retirement community in Boynton Beach.
Fred was a skilled and dedicated gardener and plant grower, a masterful cook and a lifelong animal lover, particularly of his many cats and dogs. He was much loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew him, especially for his kindness, sharp mind, and lively sense of humor.
He is survived by Larry Shotwell, his life companion of twenty-four years; two sons, Derek (Frederick Albert, Jr.) Meyer of Signal Hill, CA, and Gary Raymond Meyer of Clinton, NY; a daughter-in-law, Marjorie Meyer of Clinton; two grandchildren, Michael and Samuel of Clinton; and several cousins living in the northern New Jersey area.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday at the Cathedral of All Souls with the Revs. Joan Marshall and Bob Spangler officiating. Entombment will be at Shepherd Memorial Park Mausoleum.
His family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Flowers are welcome, but in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
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Dear Larry,
It is with great sadness that I learned of Fred’s death while looking at the Asheville paper on line.The both of you were so nice to me when I lived in Asheville/1981-1983/ and I will never forget your kindness.My deepest sympathies are with you.Sincerely,Carroll
Fred would be happy and proud of the beautiful tributes paid to him by family and friends.
I was proud to witness the assimilation of his entire family that occurred during this sad time.
My condolences to Larry, Marilyn. Derek and Gary.
Hello to Marilyn, Fred (Derek,sorry!) and Gary..it has been a VERY LONG time! Hello to Larry..I have never met you but have seen many Christmas enclosure photos of you and Fred, at Al’s. To all of you, please know that I am so sorry about the passing of cousin Fred. I saw him last, I guess at my mom’s fumeral and I drove him to the car rental and off he went back home. He was a gentle soul and a true gentleman!
I do believe that part of his ‘passing on plan’ was for all of us to get closer!…I think he will be a’smilin down at us!!!
I am Al’s cousin and your fathers cousin from the ‘sonny’ or Charles side of the family that moved to FL. My Husband and oldest son were at the wake and unfortunately really Knew noone. (John Jr lives in NC – my husband was visiting)/ I am sorry about Freddie and my condolesences to all. Freddies Dad was my godfather – his wife Mary my
Dad’s sister. Eventually if another family reunion comes up(I understand Al showed you all the tape) we will be able to meet. You now have my e-mail address and can contact me any time.
Carole Senger Shallenburg
What a sad month this has been. On April 1st my brother Bernie passed away. He was the oldest son of Bernard and Alice Senger from Weehawken NJ. They had 6 children: Mary, Kathryn, Bernie, Dorothy, Regina and Thomas. Bernie was just 60 and suffered from Colon cancer. To add to the heartbreak of the week Al informed us that your dad had a stroke and passed away on the Sunday. On the same day my Mom (Alice)’s oldest sister also passed away at the age of 95. I hadn’t seen Fred in many years. After my husband Ed and I married we often shopped at MacHugh’s and visited with your Dad. I also have fond memories of visiting at your home with you ‘little’ boys. I have 4 sons and a daughter. We have a vacation home in Killington Vt. and my husband often travels to Utica, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo. If we’re in the neighborhood of Clinton we’d love to say Hello. My Mom is 91 and still lives in Weehawken. She would love a visit. Please, if you are ever in the NYC area please call…(973) 267-3737. Al lives nearby and we get to see him often. Again, my prayers are with you at this sad time. Kathryn Senger McNeil
My regrets to Freddie’s family, Marilyn, Derek, Gary
and his friend Larry. I am Aunt Alice and Uncle Ben’s daughter. I remember Freddie’s glowing smile…it was never ending. I remember pretty Marilyn and you ‘little guys’. It is tough growing old because that’s when the heartaches start. Freddie was a wonderfully friendly ‘older’ cousin who always found time for us ‘younger’ cousins. A visit to Weehawken would be nice to see Aunt Alice…if you have the time. Al and I can work it out with you. Much Love to you and cousin Freddie.
I am the youngest daughter of
Alice and Bernard Senger. Bernard
G. Senger was the brother of Mary Meyer,
your maternal grandmother. We lived in Weehawken
over looking the New York City skyline.
My mom at the age of 91 still lives in our home in
Weehawken. The door is always open for
visitors. My sister, Dorothy Senger Riley, lives
next door to my mother.
I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
My brother Bernard Senger Jr. died on April 1st just before
your dad. We also lost our aunt, Marie Donohue who was my mom’s sister
the same day Freddie died. And in turn I became a grandmother for the
for the 5th and 6th time on Februear 23 and March 28th.
Freddie was my godfather. Gene Senger Coyle is my godmother. I always
thought I was fortunate to
have two young and happy godparents.
Yes, there is no forgetting Freddie’s smile.
He possessed a smile that that had no boundaries.
It was always there. I had lunch with my 3 sisters
on Thursday and we recalled our memories of your dad.
Dark blue blazer, white shoes, light blue shirt, perfect
knotted tie or bowtie. Very handsome. I think I could
safely say that your mom, Marilyn, was the Grace Kelly of
the Senger family. And the Meyer boys were handsome blonde
haired lads dressed perfectly like their parents.
When I was married in 1966 I received
from your parents two wall hangings that
reproduced two signs from the Civil War era
asking for recruits to sign up to help the
North fight the battle. Those signs have remained
a part of my decorating theme in
my home in Sparta or in our cabin in the Poconos.
Colonial and primitive antiques have also remained my taste.
I can safely say that whenever I looked or
dusted the wall hangings I thought of
my godfather, Freddie Meyer.
Now, since the mid 1990s I have found myself volunteering
in Gettysburg, Pa. on the battle fields to help repair
the buildings, land and fence lines. I have a continued
appreciation for a gift I received over 30 years ago and the smile that
came with the gift. Yes, there in the museum at Gettysburg were the
original billboards advertising for sign-ups to fight the war. And
I thought of my godfather, Freddie Meyer.
Last Fall, as I started email correspondence with Al Senger, Al told me that Freddie Meyer
was living in Florida and was not too well. I regret not following thru
on my thoughts to write to Freddie. Now, I write to his sons.
I do receive comfort knowing that my brother, Bernie, Fred and my Aunt
Marie walked towards heaven together.
Sincerely, Regina Senger Hollar